Dulux Fire Wood / Warm Sycamore / 80YR 21/226

What are Dulux Fire Wood undertones?

The undertone of Fire Wood can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Dulux Fire Wood 80YR 21/226 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 23° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

80YR 21/226 Fire Wood HSL code: 23, 27%, 48%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Fire Wood

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Fire Wood:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

80YR 21/226
Fire Wood

• 50YR 31/160
  Nutmeg Cluster 2

  

• 90YR 33/167
  Roman Stone 2

  

• Cappuccino Candy 2

  

• 00YY 26/220
  Spiced Honey

  

• Blush Inception

  

Darker shades

80YR 21/226
Fire Wood

• 80YR 16/193
  Expresso Delight 1

  

• 80YR 09/163
  Roasted Pumpkin 1

  

• 80YR 11/151
  Velvet Truffle 2

  

• 70YR 18/184
  Sultana Spice 1

  

• Leather Case

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Fire Wood with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 203, such as Dulux Misty Morning and Denim Drift.

80YR 21/226
Fire Wood

• 08GY 32/058
  Misty Morning

  

• 87BG 27/077
  Denim Drift

  

• 90BG 35/068
  Steel Symphony 3

  

• 90BG 30/073
  Smoke Grey

  

• 49BB 76/037
  Mystic Mauve 6

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#9A7259
RGB Decimal	154, 114, 89
RGB Percent	60.39%, 44.71%, 34.90%
HSV	Hue: 23° Saturation: 42.21% Value: 60.39%
HSL	hsl(23, 27, 48)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.97 Yellow: 42.21 Key: 39.61
YIQ	Y: 123.11 I: 31.87 Q: 0.681
XYZ	X: 21.148 Y: 19.627 Z: 12.123
CIE Lab	L:51.413 a:12.404 b:20.013
CIE Luv	L:51.413 u:28.422 v:22.459
Decimal	10121817
Hunter Lab	44.303, 7.676, 14.788